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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicols Studio Apartments | $1,483 | $1,041 | $1,965 |
| Nicols 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,076 | $2,905 |
| Nicols 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $1,341 | $4,322 |
| Nicols 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $2,295 | $3,221 |
There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Nicols Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
See all Apartments in St. PaulThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Nicols area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Bayberry Place priced from $1,081. Fox Ridge Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Nicols apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayberry Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,081 |
| Fox Ridge Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| AIRE MSP Apartments | Piper | Affordable* | Studio,1BA | $1,108 |
| Silver Bell Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denA | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| The Pointe at Cedar Grove | One Bed One Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Boulder Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Ballantrae Apartments | Wescott - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| The Fenley | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Jade Lane Estates | 1 Bedroom Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nicols area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft) Model at Alden Pond in the in the Terra Glenn neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Nicols apartment is the 1.1+denA Model at Metropolitan Towers starting at $1,255 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Nicols neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nicols apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Pond | 3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft) | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Silver Pines | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Blooming Meadows North | 2 Bedroom, Income Restrictions | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Boulder Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Silver Bell Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Fox Ridge Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Pointe at Cedar Grove | One Bed One Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Jade Lane Estates | 1 Bedroom Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Bayberry Place | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nicols is under $1,390.
The cheapest apartment in Nicols is Bayberry Place which is listed at $1,081, while the average apartment in Nicols costs $2,608.
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Nicols that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Nicols have an average cost of $142 which is $2,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nicols.
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